The Race
In August 2024, One Child At A Time was honored to receive the Governor’s Proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in South Carolina. As we begin the new year, we’re committed to turning awareness into action.
Breaking the Chains 5K Run was created by One Child At A Time as a powerful way to raise awareness and funds to fight against child sexual exploitation and human trafficking in our community. This event directly supports our prevention education programs, community outreach initiatives, and victim support services.
Every step taken in this race represents a stand against exploitation and a stride toward safety, healing, and hope.
Join us as we start the year strong, running for freedom, unity, and change. Together, we can protect children and empower families with the tools to stop exploitation before it starts.
Countdown To Race
Race Swag
RACE SHIRT
Participants will receive a 5K shirt while supplies last.
The Course
YMCA of The Upper Pee Dee
111 E Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550
The course utlizes the same course as the YMCA Turkey Trot and winds through the streets of beautiful downtown Hartsville, SC with a start and finish right in front of the YMCA
The Course is stroller and pet friendly
AWARDS
5K AWARDS
Top Male Overall
Top Female Overall
Top Male and Female Masters
Top Male & Female in following Age Groups:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-
59, 60-69, 70+
The Cause
One Child At A Time - The Breaking the Chains 5K Run was created by One Child At A Time as a powerful way to raise awareness and funds to fight against child sexual exploitation and human
trafficking in our community.
This event directly supports our prevention education programs, community outreach, and victim support initiatives. Every step taken in this race helps strengthen our
mission to protect children and empower families with tools to stop exploitation before it starts.
The most exciting part: YOU can lace up your shoes and join the movement to “Break the Chains” of exploitation, because together, we can create a safer future for every child!
